Australian trade envoy sees China market potential
Mr William Gockson president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce arrived in Cairns from the China-Australia liner Victoria. He outlined Australia China trade prospects and urged a Chinese Trade Commissioner in the East while noting Australian goods lack appeal in China. He discussed Wing On Co interests, Shanghai port plans, and education exchanges to boost ties.
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William Gockson
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Ney
Cairne
Victoria
Gockson
Wing On Co., Ltd
China
FE. S. Little
Ina
Australia
Hina
Tee
Gackson
Amer
Phailloyane Islands
Wing On Co, Ltd
Mankow-Pekin
America
Manila
Shanghai
Etin
Ban Vat Sen
Opie Conecanetey
de Orrison
Morrison's
Geckson
Chins
Ae Itiecen
Ree Bilsesed
Hong Kong
Pekin
Australia-China Sea
Eng
Chine Ser Ae
Geekson
Cairng
Sydney
Townaville
Brisre
AERIAL ROUTES DRAW SURVEY ACROSS AUSTRALIA
From Sydney Northward Captain Johnson, Supervisor of Aerodromes, to tour Victoria New South Wales and South Australia. An air review extends from Sydney through Queensland to Longreach Cloncurry and Darwin. Routes aim to avoid main trunk railways while reaching key centres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Captain Johnson
Victoria
New South Wales
South Australia
Sydney
Air Revie
Mocee
Queensland
Longreach
Cloncurry
Darwin
Irish Peace Talks Face Conditions in London Message
The New York Heralds Martin Glynn relays a message from Lloyd George to De Valera promising to meet without conditions. De Valera insists Britain must recognize Ireland’s right to freely choose its own government and relations with foreign nations. A separate item notes a university excursion steamer incident where students fired during a slow-down, injuring passengers including women in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mey
New York Herald
Don
Martin Glynn
New York
Lloyd George
de Valera
Britain
Ireland
Mn Ithreg
Italian Elections Report Full of Violent Tactics
The Rome Daily reports violent interference by armed fascists during Italian elections. Workers institutions were damaged, socialist candidates driven from electorates, and ballots destroyed as Nationalists gain influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ONDON
Heche Rome
Recene
Workin Rties Om
Iongenaa
Reassessment of pastoral rents faces delays in Brisbane
The Brisbane report notes the re appraisement program for pastoral rents is behind schedule despite more assessing commissioners and newly created assessing rangers. It cites inconsistencies in re valuations, government concerns over rent levels, and upcoming sessions with Coven presiding to discuss the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Land Court
Conla
Australian Parliament Session Notices and Budget Debates
In Melbourne May 18 the session discussed finances with remarks on old-age pensions and duties. Green moved a key measure. the motion passed. Duties on butter cheese and substitutes raised. bananas duty to 13/4 per cental debated. Mah opposed price rises while Stewart opposed propaganda at Parliament House.
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Melbourne
Higgs
Cook
Makin
Green
Broom
Greene
Mackay
Iinse Nana
Fiji
Mah
Government accepts retender for electrical apparatus
Melbourne May 18 The State Government has accepted retender from International Company for the supply of electrical apparatus for the power scheme. The price is 6379000, and the foreign quotation was £300,000 below the lowest British bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Iupernationel Gomrat Company
E States
McLean Convicted in Cairns Police Court Drunkenness Case
Pleaded not guilty at Cairns Police Court on Wednesday but after evidence by Acting-Sergeant McDonald the defendant McLean was convicted and fined 5 shillings or six hours imprisonment in default.
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Aoman
McLean
Cairns
McDonald
British coal strike and delayed railway workers conference
May 1 report from London notes a half hearted embargo on coal worsens tensions. Unofficial talks among coal miners transport workers and government officials stir ironical claims of gestures. The railwaymen and transport workers conference failed to convene with no public reasons given as embargo persists while ships undergo repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Spaigneris
Reparations Instalment Paid in Silesian Question Update
Paris reports the German government has remitted 150 million marks in gold to the Reparations Commission. The move comes as Briand and Lloyd George may not meet this weekend and the London Conference debate continues into the next week. Temps criticizes the conferences as purposeless without enough British troops to enforce orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Reparations Commission
M. Briand
Mr. Lloyd George
London
Lloyd George
France
Silesia
England
Trainees Camp entertains with Cairns Operatic Society
A Pound Reserve camp night drew a crowd to Jeriey where Cairns Operatic Society members performed for 66 trainees and staff. Camp staff guided visitors through orderly quarters while praise was given to the orderly camp and the well behaved trainees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pound
Jeriey
Cairns Operatic Society
Ans
Speen Society
J. H. B. Pain
K. A. Hall
J. B. Ryan
G.S
W.O I
Larkin
W. O's
Railway Accident on Innisfail Line Narrows Passenger Escape
A Cairns to Duradgee train derailed near Rakentages siding when the engine collided with a wagon on an adjacent line. Two carriages overturned but no passengers were seriously injured. drivers halted the train and officials from the Cairns Railway Department arrived by afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Cairne
Duradgee
Rakentages Siding
Naned Theetala
Arbitration Court seals Printers' claim in wage award
In the Arbitration Court Justice Macnaughton confirmed the Local Government Association request. An agreement governs holidays and wages across southern central and northern divisions until 1923, with detailed pay scales for various clerk and compositor roles and a 44 hour week starting June 1. The award is retrospective to March 1 and includes a preference clause for union members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Arbitration Court
Macnaughton
Kent i Ieee
I” Neviher
Wen O Ie
Rka
Wests
Central
Irac Macnaughton
Hame
Tey
Diera
Alliace
Unotype
Rotary Machiniata
Revolution
Rotary Medioraii
Atherton May Show Opens in Fine Cool Weather
Atherton on May 18 reported opening day of the show marked by fine weather and a well attended, orderly program. Ring events drew decent entries with notable exhibits in plough horses, dairy utensils, and handwork, while jumping was below recent standards. The Atherton Band played and ladies’ catering was praised with officials performing well. numerous prize listings detail breed classes and best group winner J English for Illawarra stock.
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Atherton
E Hall Nee
J. Beard
BE. Markham
Wanen
Josephson
Atherton Band
Mra
Innes’ Narley
Pranahe
F. M. Sims
R. G. Smith
H. Kattenberg
D. A. Shepherd
D. A. Sheperds
G. McKeown
Henningsen
Lorners Clarke
Lee
Daphne Ovat
Clem
Lees
A. Galloway
Lorna Gyton
Mavis
M. Ogeton
Geoff
Gyton
T. Lee
E. Tavis
Moonlight
Moon
G. McKeon
Nightwatch
B. Lattle
Nelson
Mia
Galloway
Roy
Noway
Pear
Daphes Ti Gyton
Mavis Masses
Lyle Jones
Allie Marks
Ene
Meee Garnet
J. Tunnie
Daphne Gy- May
Micky Fres
J. Hentle Joh
Sven Len
Aayong Bronte
Tore
Harding
Bat Tenteles
Sansa Ted
Isa
State Farm
Terrific Storm Strikes Barcaldine in Two-Systems Night
A fierce electrical storm swept Barcaldine last night as two storm systems moved over the town in the early hours. Fearful thunder and vivid lightning caused alarm, with no similar event recorded in the past forty years for this season.
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Barcaldine
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Boot
Leo
Federal Parliament
British Coal Strike
Silesian
Shire Clerks’ Award
Woree
King
Kingtea
Sisie Farm
Bealtah
Tooth
Sinse Farm
Ponra
J. English
Tita English
Thistle
Illawarra
Ilawarra
Minnie
Shamrock
Ph Engfish
J. Engamiwarra
Bolande
Boland
Ita
Weal Wack Gabardine
Zephyra
Marsie
Mae Vine
Save
Spa
Mayeshiba’s Emporium
W. A. Collins
Lake Street
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